StarTech.com 4-Port USB 2.0 PCIe Card Low Profile PEXUSB4DP
The StarTech.com PEXUSB4DP is a purpose-built low-profile PCI Express card that adds four USB 2.0 ports to your system, providing essential connectivity for legacy peripherals and internal devices with data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
- Expanded Connectivity: Adds three external and one internal USB 2.0 ports, enabling connection of essential business peripherals and internal devices.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports USB 2.0 data rates up to 480 Mbps, ensuring efficient operation for connected devices like scanners or input tools.
- Low-Profile Design: Engineered for small form factor and low-profile computer systems, optimizing space utilization in compact business environments.
- TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, simplifying procurement for government and public sector organizations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEXUSB4DP is a dedicated PCI Express expansion card designed to augment system connectivity by adding three external and one internal USB 2.0 ports. This low-profile solution supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps, making it ideal for integrating a range of business peripherals into existing desktop or server infrastructure.
Engineered for versatility, this card includes WHQL certified drivers for reliable plug-and-play installation across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, including Windows Server environments. Its TAA compliance further positions it as a strategic choice for organizations with specific governmental procurement requirements, ensuring operational continuity.
- Core Functionality: Provides four additional USB 2.0 ports, extending the lifespan and utility of existing business workstations and servers.
- Broad Compatibility: Supports a wide array of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, including Windows Server, for flexible deployment across diverse IT environments.
- Simplified Integration: Features WHQL certified drivers and plug-and-play installation, reducing deployment time and minimizing IT support overhead.
- Compact System Ready: Designed with a low-profile form factor, ensuring seamless fit into small business desktops and specialized industrial PCs.
- Operational Value: Offers a cost-effective upgrade path for systems needing more USB 2.0 ports, extending hardware utility and reducing capital expenditure on new machines.
This StarTech.com USB 2.0 PCIe card is an essential upgrade for businesses seeking to maximize peripheral connectivity and system longevity.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Legacy Peripheral Integration
Many businesses rely on specialized USB 2.0 peripherals that require dedicated ports for optimal performance. This card adds three external USB 2.0 ports, ensuring seamless integration and continued operation of essential devices like barcode scanners or medical instruments.
Retail operations, healthcare clinics, manufacturing facilities, professional service firms
Internal Device Expansion
Some systems require internal USB connectivity for components like security dongles, SSD enclosures, or specialized embedded modules. The dedicated internal USB 2.0 port on this card provides a secure and integrated solution for these critical internal connections.
Embedded system developers, IT infrastructure teams, specialized workstation builders, data center operators
Small Form Factor System Upgrade
Compact business desktops and servers often have limited expansion options, making it challenging to add necessary connectivity. This low-profile PCIe card fits into space-constrained systems, extending their utility without requiring a full system replacement.
Growing SMBs, branch offices, industrial control rooms, compact server deployments
Key Features
4-Port USB 2.0 Expansion (3 External, 1 Internal)
Provides versatile connectivity for both external peripherals and internal system components, maximizing hardware utility.
PCI Express Host Interface
Ensures high-bandwidth communication with the system motherboard, supporting reliable data transfer for connected devices.
480 Mbps Data Transfer Rate
Delivers efficient data throughput for USB 2.0 devices, preventing bottlenecks for critical business operations.
Low-Profile Form Factor
Enables installation in compact desktop and server chassis, optimizing space and ensuring compatibility with diverse hardware.
TAA Compliant Certification
Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, simplifying procurement processes for government and public sector organizations.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
TAA compliance ensures this card meets specific procurement requirements for federal agencies and public sector organizations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides essential USB 2.0 connectivity for specialized industrial control systems and data acquisition devices in factory environments.
Legal & Professional Services
Enables law firms and accounting practices to connect specialized USB peripherals like signature pads or document scanners to workstations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates the connection of diagnostic tools or medical peripherals to clinical workstations, ensuring necessary data transfer capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of systems is this USB card compatible with?
This StarTech.com PEXUSB4DP card is compatible with any desktop or server system featuring an available low-profile PCI Express slot. It supports a broad range of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, including Windows Server editions.
Can this card be used in a full-height PCI Express slot?
Yes, while designed for low-profile systems, this card includes a full-height bracket in the package, allowing for installation in standard full-height PCI Express slots as well.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this card?
The StarTech.com PEXUSB4DP supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. This speed is suitable for most legacy and many modern peripherals like printers, scanners, and external storage devices.
Are drivers required for this USB expansion card?
This card includes WHQL certified drivers for plug-and-play installation on most supported operating systems. Drivers are provided on a CD and are also available for download from the manufacturer's website to ensure optimal performance.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Year Warranty
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.